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Summary: " A few historical facts about the development of transportation in our State together with a review of the scope and activities of the Commission".

Date Issued

1938

Identifier

DP0004033

Format

E-book

PURL

http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/DP0004033

Title

Accent on the individual: the first twelve years of Florida Technological University.

Creator

Sheinkopf, Kenneth G., Millican, Charles Norman, PALMM (Project)

Abstract / Description

Gives the early history of Florida Technological University (later renamed University of Central Florida). Provides details of the establishment of the University starting with the state legislature's authorization for its creation, the purchase of land and construction of buildings, the preparations for programs of study and the graduation of the first class. Describes relations with the local communities in Orange and other counties. Includes brief descriptions of the visits of notable... Show moreGives the early history of Florida Technological University (later renamed University of Central Florida). Provides details of the establishment of the University starting with the state legislature's authorization for its creation, the purchase of land and construction of buildings, the preparations for programs of study and the graduation of the first class. Describes relations with the local communities in Orange and other counties. Includes brief descriptions of the visits of notable persons. President Millican's comments are interspersed throughout the text. Show less

An account of the author's exploratory trip across the southern Everglades including descriptions of places, people and wildlife. Throughout the narrative, the author makes reference to the methods used by the Seminoles for travel, cooking, etc., as well as describes some of their recent history and his encounters with them during this trip.

Provides photographic views, with accompanying text, of hotel exteriors and interiors, including lobbies, dining rooms, beaches, pools, golf courses, parks, etc. Two airlines are also mentionned. Rate book contains an index, brief profiles of the cities and many advertisements for local businesses.

Surveys archaeological sites containing Indian remains, concentrating on those found in southwest Florida. Gives an overview of the physical anthropology of the remains, along with comparisons to the physical measurements of populations in other parts of Florida and in other states.

Describes the excavations of the Ross Hammock Site, located a little southeast of Oak Hill, Florida. The excavations were made in 1963 to evaluate the site's archaeological potential. The authors believed that the site was probably occupied about 2000 years ago. Includes a brief account of an investigation of a nearby 19th century salt evaporation works site.

Describes the artifacts recovered during excavations conducted in November 1956 and May 1957 at the Castle Windy Site, located about 12 miles southeast of New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Carbon dating tests indicate that the specimens come from about A.D. 1000 to A.D. 1350 (p.9).

The Atlantic and Gulf Coast Canal and Okeechobee Land Company: chartered by special act of the Legislature of Florida, 1881 : capital, $10,000,000, one million shares, par value, $10.00.

Creator

Kreamer, James M., Salinger, Richard, PALMM (Project)

Abstract / Description

Includes a prospectus and an engineer's report describing efforts for the year 1884 and continuing plans to dredge canals and partially drain Lake Okeechobee and surrounding lands. Some of the other affected waters are Lake Flirt, Lake Hichpochee, the Kissimmee River, Lake East Tohopekaliga, Lake Tohopekaliga, Lake Hatchneha, Lake Cypress, Lake Kissimmee, the Caloosahatchie River, Tiger Creek, Lake Tiger, Lake Rosalie, and Lake Walk-in-the-Water. The purpose of this work was to reduce... Show moreIncludes a prospectus and an engineer's report describing efforts for the year 1884 and continuing plans to dredge canals and partially drain Lake Okeechobee and surrounding lands. Some of the other affected waters are Lake Flirt, Lake Hichpochee, the Kissimmee River, Lake East Tohopekaliga, Lake Tohopekaliga, Lake Hatchneha, Lake Cypress, Lake Kissimmee, the Caloosahatchie River, Tiger Creek, Lake Tiger, Lake Rosalie, and Lake Walk-in-the-Water. The purpose of this work was to reduce flooding, claim land for agriculture and open up channels of water transport. Show less

"Prepared to provide occupational information for youth in high schools, to a lesser degree in colleges and universities, and to out-of-school unemployed." -- Introduction. Gives descriptions of the specific jobs that are performed in the citrus industry, at all stages, from growing to packing or canning the fruit, and at various levels, from laborer to management. Includes statistics on production, trade, and characteristics of citrus industry workers, as well as a discussion of the citrus... Show more"Prepared to provide occupational information for youth in high schools, to a lesser degree in colleges and universities, and to out-of-school unemployed." -- Introduction. Gives descriptions of the specific jobs that are performed in the citrus industry, at all stages, from growing to packing or canning the fruit, and at various levels, from laborer to management. Includes statistics on production, trade, and characteristics of citrus industry workers, as well as a discussion of the citrus market and excerpts from various documents relating to the industry. Show less

Examines and explains the articles and sections of the Constitution of the State of Florida for the purpose of providing instruction on civil government. This is followed by a briefer examination of the Constitution of the United States. Each part includes a "Topical analysis" which arranges the provisions of the constitutions according to subject matter.

Part I. Containing all the special laws enacted by the legislature of the state of Florida ... up to and including 1925. Part II. Containing all the ordinances ... Comp. pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the city council of the city of Orlando on February, 1927, under the supervision and direction of C.O. Andrews, city attorney.

Date Issued

1927

Identifier

DP0003793

Format

E-book

PURL

http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/DP0003793

Title

The cruise of the Montauk to Bermuda, the West Indies and Florida.

Creator

McQuade, James, PALMM (Project)

Abstract / Description

Author's account of his journey on the Montauk to the West Indies and Florida, which set sail February 21, 1884 and returned May 3, 1884.